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Botswana is charting a bold new course, firmly positioning itself as a digitally empowered, innovation-driven nation. Central to this ambitious shift from commodity-led growth is the transformation of the country's health sector.

This strategic direction was the highlight of the Botswana Technology Summit and Expo (Gaborone, 12-13 August 2025), where national and global leaders underscored the vital link between digital public infrastructure and national prosperity.

Digital Health as a Strategic Imperative

Ouagadougou – "During my first pregnancy three years ago, I had to travel 45 km just to have get an ultrasound. I had to pay for transport, wait for an appointment and sometimes even go to a private clinic and pay 10 000 CFA francs. Between the cost of transport and the time lost, a lot of women gave up," says Kindo, a mother of two. "Now that we can have an ultrasound here in Tiériba, free of charge, and on the same day as the consultation, it's a real relief.”